Trim wheel very hard to turn

[Cabo Lee]

I have a 1966 M20E and had not flown for several years. My trim wheel was very hard to move ( almost immobile). Working with

my A&P/IA,  I lube all the joints with new grease and removed the rear access plate. I used a wrench ( on the flat hex part) to gently

turn the flat hex part (gently in both direction).  The lubrication of the all joints/ trim wheel and turning the hex part resolved my trim

wheel issue. I my trim now works great in flight and on the ground. Working with your A&P you may one to give this a try.

[Shadrach]

5 minutes ago, Cabo Lee said:

I have a 1966 M20E and had not flown for several years. My trim wheel was very hard to move ( almost immobile). Working with

my A&P/IA,  I lube all the joints with new grease and removed the rear access plate. I used a wrench ( on the flat hex part) to gently

turn the flat hex part (gently in both direction).  The lubrication of the all joints/ trim wheel and turning the hex part resolved my trim

wheel issue. I my trim now works great in flight and on the ground. Working with your A&P you may one to give this a try.

Can you post a pic?

[Yetti]

Where is the drawing?   I like pictures....

 

I noticed that my trim wheel almost spun freely after the heater was blowing on it for awhile....  probably a need to clean a re grease at some point.

Edited January 19, 2016 by Yetti